Science of Forensic Investigation
Science of Forensic Investigation - Part One
Peter Brabazon, Programme Director of Discover Science and Engineering, introduces the MC for the lecture, David Harvey, MD of City Channel and former presenter and producer of Crimeline. David gives an overview of how police work has evolved before introducing Dr. Sheila Willis, Director of the Forensic Science Laboratory.
Science of Forensic Investigation - Part Two
Dr. Willis delves into the role of forensics in crime solving, illustrating how her work differs from how forensics is portrayed on television in shows like CSI. Dr. Willis also discusses the use of DNA by the Garda Siochana and issues around a national DNA database.
Science of Forensic Investigation - Part Three
The lecture is opened to the floor for questions and a variety of topics are discussed. Concerns around a DNA database are discussed and Sheila gives insights into the role of science in solving unsolved crimes.
Science of Forensic Investigation - Part Four
More questions are fielded from the floor including the role of women in science, what qualifications students hoping to pursue a career in forensics should have, how evidence is collected and what attracted Sheila to study science.